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BARRY LEWIS

Bardstown,KY

Summary

Goal-oriented Manufacturing Manager with 15 years of experience leading productive teams and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organization and effective management.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manufacturing Manager

Toyota Boshuku Of KY
Bardstown, KY
03.2007 - Current
    • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
    • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
    • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
    • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
    • Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
    • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
    • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
    • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
    • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
    • Changed equipment over to new products to meet customer requirements.
    • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
    • Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
    • Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
    • Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
    • Achieved aggressive production and quality requirements for doors.
    • Supervised team of 200 group leaders, team leaders, and production workers keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
    • Wrote process, employee and production schedules.
    • Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.

Supervisor

Manufacturer Quality Representative
Bardstown, KY
10.2001 - 03.2007
  • Supervised crew of over [Number] employees.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.

Air Force Recruiter

United States Air Force
Lexington, KY
05.1997 - 09.2001
  • Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
  • Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
  • Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
  • Traveled to schools in area to speak to students about military careers and provide students with materials and literature about military careers.
  • Responded to calls and emails from interested candidates quickly and scheduled appointments for in-person meetings.
  • Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
  • Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
  • Educated interested individuals on military jobs and compared interests and ASVAB scores to potential career fields.
  • Escorted recruits to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for evaluation and in-processing.
  • Maintained recruits in Delayed Entry Program (DEP), educating on military customs and courtesies and administering PT exercises and tests.
  • Administered Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to individuals interested in or curious about military careers.

Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC)

United States Air Force, USAF
Fort Stewart, GA
06.1980 - 05.1997
  • As ETAC was responsible for providing United States Air Force close air support during combat operation in Operation Desert Storm as liaison to United States Army. Non Commissioned Office in Charge (NCOIC) of Second Brigade Tactical Air Control Party, while detached from Shaw Air Force Base, SC to Fort Stewart GA. Was responsible for keeping 10 to 12 enlisted Airman combat trained and deployment ready as well as their assigned equipment which included 10 Humvee's equipped with $250,000 worth of tactical communication equipment used in directing high performance Air Force Fighter aircraft such as A10's, F16's and B1 Bombers used to attack enemy vehicles and personnel during combat missions. Also responsible for shipment of all assigned equipment to such location as Egypt (Bright Star training exercise with Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Army) as well as ensuring all necessary equipment was loaded aboard Navy ships to arrive in Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Communications Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Recruiting

Air Force Recruiter School
Lackland Air Force Base TX

Skills

  • Inventory Control Programs
  • Expenditure Approvals
  • Staffing Requirement Determination
  • Quality Control Standards
  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Disciplinary Procedures
  • Cost Control Programs
  • Product Manufacturing
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Lean Kaizen
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Product Standards Establishment
  • Material handling expert

Timeline

Assistant Manufacturing Manager

Toyota Boshuku Of KY
03.2007 - Current

Supervisor

Manufacturer Quality Representative
10.2001 - 03.2007

Air Force Recruiter

United States Air Force
05.1997 - 09.2001

Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC)

United States Air Force, USAF
06.1980 - 05.1997

Associate of Applied Science - Communications Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Recruiting

Air Force Recruiter School

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